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‘I feel almost the same as before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia’

The Cannigma

While studying for her PhD at the University of Texas Southwestern in 2006, she was assigned a paper about how cannabinoids affect the brain. I probably Spidermanned myself but instead of superpowers I just got super chronic pain,” Dr. Ross said. To her surprise, the work concluded that cannabis can be beneficial. Shutterstock).

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How Senior Citizens Can Benefit from Using MMJ Products

MMJ Recs

Between 2006 and 2013, the use of cannabis by senior citizens (over the age of 65) increased by an astounding 250 percent. Chronic pain is common among seniors, but MMJ products can help with relief. Chronic pain. Pain is one of the most prevalent symptoms treated by MMJ.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana and CBD are most commonly used via inhalation, ingestion, and topical absorption. 17 Topical cannabis is applied to, and absorbed through, the skin in a cream or salve form. 19 Topical administration of cannabis or cannabinoids has variable onset and duration. Cannabis sativa with less than 0.3%

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). Conclusions.